How to Apply
Checklist & tips
You've decided the program you want to take and are ready to apply.
Before you click on Alberta's post-secondary application system, ApplyAlberta, you'll need 5 things. Each of the items is explained in more detail below.
- Your own My Alberta.ca account [Name changed March 16, 2023 from My Alberta Digital ID (MADI)]. You actually have to have an account so you can go to ApplyAlberta.
- Your Alberta Student Number (ASN).
- The names of all the high schools and post-secondary institutions you attended or are currently attending.
- High school courses and marks - Canadian students only.
- A credit card to pay the application fee.
If you have all of those, then you can sign into My Alberta.ca and start the application process by choosing ApplyAlberta.
Sign in to My Alberta.caBut, before you do...
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Application open dates |
Application opening dates
Check your specific program's start date on our academic year and term dates page or the program's important dates page. Online programsApplication open and close dates for online programs vary by program. To check the specifics for your program, go to your program page and then choose important dates. Applications and course registration open dates and deadlines for each term are listed. |
Current waitlists |
Fall 2025
Please note that some of our other programs are nearing capacity and may have a waitlist soon. |
Tips for using ApplyAlberta
ApplyAlberta is an online application system for Alberta post-secondary institutions. The system also includes a transcript transfer process for anyone who went to school in Alberta.
The ApplyAlberta process has 6 steps:
- Create a secure login account.
- Find your Alberta Student Number (ASN), or get one if you're not from Alberta.
- Authorize a transcript transfer.
- Fill in your profile.
- Complete the application.
- Submit your application and pay the application fee.
Need more help, see the resources below
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The best source of help is from ApplyAlberta. So, if you're still not sure about how to apply, check out these resources:
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The best source of help is from Apply Alberta. So, if you're still not sure about how to apply, check out these resources:
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These tips come from the admissions and enrolment staff who have worked with many, many students. Tips
Plus, they developed this e-document guide. You can look at it full screen or download it as a pdf. |
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My Alberta.ca account [formerly MyAlberta Digital ID (MADI)] |
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My Alberta.ca account was set up to make it easier for Albertans to access a number of Alberta government services. It's also required when you use ApplyAlberta, whether or not you're an Albertan. Only a basic account is required to access ApplyAlberta. We created a brief document showing you the steps to creating my Alberta.ca account. You should also know
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Alberta Student Number (ASN) |
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This student registry system provides the means for transcripts to be sent directly to Lakeland. If you went to school in Alberta If you haven't gone to school in Alberta You need to get an ASN number. Go to the request an ASN page. You should know
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Personal information |
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Personal information includes:
Academic information includes:
About high school courses: You only need to list the courses required for the program you're applying to take. Check the Courses to Declare by Program e-document. |
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Academic information and high school courses |
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Academic information includes:
About high school courses:
Sending your transcripts
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Finally, apply now
Congratulations, you're finally ready to apply
Here are your options for starting your application.
Option 1: Start on the Before You Start page on ApplyAlberta
- There are reminders on this Before you start page about all the things you need to complete your application
- Use the a green Apply Now button on the right side of the Before you start page.
- Your click takes you to the My Alberta sign in page. You'll use your My Albera.ca account to sign in
- The next identity check level shows your full name, address, and Alberta Student Number. If you haven't entered your ASN before, you'll be prompted here.
- Next is a privacy and legal agreement.
- Now you're in ApplyAlberta
Option 2: If you've gone through all the things to do before you apply, you can skip two steps. Go directly to the My Alberta sign on page. Follow the directions above from there.